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Rough Riders

TV·1997–1997·1 season, 2 episodes·TNT·Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics·Created by John Milius, Hugh Wilson

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Explores the journey of the cavalry group led by Theodore Roosevelt in a charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War.

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Tom BerengerTom BerengerTheodore RooseveltSam ElliottSam ElliottCapt. Bucky O'NeilGary BuseyGary BuseyGen. Joseph WheelerBrad JohnsonBrad JohnsonHenry NashIlleana DouglasIlleana DouglasEdith RooseveltDale DyeDale DyeCol. Leonard WoodBrian KeithBrian KeithPresident William McKinleyGeorge HamiltonGeorge HamiltonWilliam Randolph Hearst

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1997Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Rough Riders S01E01Part 1July 20, 1997—This episode chronicles the formation and training of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, culminating with the regiments first fighting
  2. S01E02Rough Riders S01E02Part 2July 21, 1997—This episode covers from the Battle of Las Guasimas culminating with the Battle of San Juan Hill and the regiments return home.

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